Production Manager

Yash Enterprises & Equipment Co.; Milwaukee (WI); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Lakeside Manufacturing in Milwaukee, WI, seeks a Production Manager to lead custom assembly and welding teams with a focus on maximizing production efficiency and capacity while delivering high-quality, on-time results.

The role emphasizes Lean improvements, workforce development, andISO compliance to meet customer demand and strategic goals. A manufacturing background and leadership experience are essential.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• Associate or Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• 1+ year of leadership or supervisory experience.
• Manufacturing experience preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Experience with Netsuite preferred.
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and mentor production personnel in custom assembly and welding.
• Drive improvements in production efficiency and capacity utilization.
• Monitor and manage labor efficiency and cost of labor.
• Identify and address capacity constraints and lead-time risks.
• Track and manage operational metrics including: rework, unapplied time, training, and dollars per production hour.
• Maintain inventory accuracy and minimize material waste.
• Ensure product quality through inspections, tooling maintenance, and investigation of returns or warranty concerns.
• Develop team members through training and cross-training opportunities.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives to increase efficiency and productivity.
• Ensure ISO compliance within production processes.
• Support ongoing manufacturing education, industry learning, and best practices

Skills

Leadership

Problem-solving

Communication

Microsoft Office

Education

High School Diploma

Associate or Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

Netsuite

Job description

Description

About Lakeside Manufacturing

Lakeside Manufacturing is a trusted manufacturer of high-quality stainless steel equipment used in healthcare, foodservice, and industrial environments. We are committed to craftsmanship, operational excellence, and continuous improvement.

We are seeking a Production Manager to lead our custom assembly and welding teams. This role focuses heavily on maximizing production efficiency and managing capacity while maintaining high quality and on-time delivery.

Key Focus of the Role

The primary responsibility of this position is to optimize production efficiency and manage production capacity to ensure the team consistently meets operational goals and customer demand.

Responsibilities

Lead, coach, and mentor production personnel in custom assembly and welding

Drive improvements in production efficiency and capacity utilization

Monitor and manage labor efficiency and cost of labor

Identify and address capacity constraints and lead-time risks

Track and manage operational metrics including:

Rework

Unapplied time

Training

Dollars per production hour

Maintain inventory accuracy and minimize material waste

Ensure product quality through inspections, tooling maintenance, and investigation of returns or warranty concerns

Develop team members through training and cross-training opportunities

Lead continuous improvement initiatives to increase efficiency and productivity

Ensure ISO compliance within production processes

Support ongoing manufacturing education, industry learning, and best practices

Qualifications

High School Diploma required

Associate or Bachelor's degree preferred

1+ year of leadership or supervisory experience

Manufacturing experience preferred

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Experience with Netsuite preferred

Strong problem-solving, communication, and leadership skills

Physical Requirements

Ability to lift up to 50 lbs

Must wear safety shoes and safety glasses on the production floor

Manufacturing facility environment

Exposure to moving mechanical parts, airborne particles, and high noise levels

Why Join Lakeside Manufacturing?

Stable and growing manufacturing company

Opportunities for leadership development and advancement